HR Intern

21K Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

21K School in Bengaluru (Indiranagar) is seeking an enthusiastic HR Intern to join our Talent Acquisition team. You will gain hands-on exposure to the complete recruitment lifecycle in a fast-paced EdTech environment and learn how HR supports day-to-day operations.

If you enjoy talking to people and want a career in HR, this internship offers mentorship, a certificate and letter of recommendation on completion, and a potential pre-placement offer.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor’s/Master’s in HR, BBA, MBA, Psychology, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and MS Office.
• Knowledge of job portals and social recruiting is a plus.
• High ownership and good follow-up skills; positive attitude.
• Must be able to work from Indiranagar, Bangalore office.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for assigned roles.
• Screen candidates from databases and portals for basic fit.
• Source candidates via portals, social media, referrals, and other channels.
• Build and maintain a candidate pipeline for current and future roles.
• Schedule interviews (telephonic, virtual, in-person) with hiring managers.
• Conduct initial HR screening calls to assess interest and fit.
• Review resumes and shortlist based on requirements and fit.
• Maintain candidate records and recruitment databases.
• Provide a positive candidate experience as primary contact.
• Assist in employer branding and outreach activities.
• Meet daily/weekly sourcing and engagement targets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand role requirements and hiring priorities.
• Provide regular updates on hiring progress and challenges.
• Adhere to recruitment processes and timelines.
• Support additional HR tasks as needed.

Skills

MS Excel

Sourcing

Communication skills

Resume Screening

Tech savvy

Database management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in HR, BBA, MBA, Psychology or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Google Sheets

Job description

Location: Bangalore-Indiranagar , India (Work from Office)

Department: HR

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Paid Internship

Shift Timing: 10 AM to 6 PM

About 21K School

21K School is Asia’s leading online school, delivering world-class education to students across multiple geographies through a flexible and technology-driven learning model. Our mission is to make high-quality schooling accessible to learners regardless of location while ensuring academic excellence and meaningful parent engagement.

We are building the future of education and looking for passionate people to grow with us.

Position Summary

We are looking for a motivated HR Intern to join our Talent Acquisition team at our Indiranagar, Bangalore office. This role will give you hands‑on exposure to the complete recruitment lifecycle in a fast-paced EdTech environment. If you are eager to learn HR and love talking to people, this is for you. This Internship provides an excellent opportunity for Individuals interested in pursuing career in Human Resource to learn and grow in a supportive environment .The Successful candidate will work closely with HR Team to support day to day operations and contribute to the organisation's overall success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Talent Acquisition team in managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for assigned roles.
• Conduct first-level screening of candidates from the internal database and external sources to assess basic fitment (as per defined criteria).
• Source potential candidates through job portals, social media platforms, employee referrals, and other relevant channels.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews (telephonic, virtual, or in-person) between candidates and hiring managers.
• Conduct initial HR screening calls to evaluate candidate interest, communication skills, and role alignment.
• Review resumes and shortlist candidates based on job requirements and organizational fit.
• Maintain accurate and updated candidate records, trackers, and recruitment databases.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by acting as the primary point of contact for candidate queries and follow-ups.
• Assist in employer branding initiatives, including job postings and outreach communication.
• Meet defined daily/weekly targets related to sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand role requirements and hiring priorities.
• Provide regular updates and reports on hiring progress, pipeline status, and challenges.
• Ensure adherence to recruitment processes, timelines, and quality benchmarks.
• Support any additional HR or recruitment-related tasks as assigned by the Reporting Manager or management from time to time.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Pursuing or Completed Bachelor’s/Master’s in HR, BBA, MBA, Psychology, or any relevant field

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Basic proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and MS Office

Knowledge of job portals and social recruiting is a plus

High ownership, good follow-up skills, and positive attitude

Must be able to work from Indiranagar, Bangalore office

What You Will Gain:

End-to-end exposure to Talent Acquisition in EdTech

Mentorship from experienced HR professionals

Certificate + Letter of Recommendation on successful completion

Potential for Pre-Placement Offer based on performance

Required Skills

• Calling MS Excel Sourcing Communication skills Resume Screening Tech savvy Database Management